Rectifier — Rec ti*fi er (r?k t?*f? ?r), n. 1. One who, or that which, rectifies. [1913 Webster] 2. Specifically: (a) (Naut.) An instrument used for determining and rectifying the variations of the compass on board ship. (b) (Chem.) A rectificator. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

rectifier — [rek′tə fī΄ər] n. 1. a person or thing that rectifies, as by correction or adjustment 2. Elec. a device, esp. a diode, that converts alternating current into direct current … English World dictionary

Rectifier — A rectifier is an electrical device that converts alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC), a process known as rectification. Rectifiers have many uses including as components of power supplies and as detectors of radio signals. Rectifiers … Wikipedia